In Germany, cases of fuel theft at gas stations have become more frequent
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- In Germany, there is an increase in the number of cases of fuel theft at gas stations.
- Gas station owners in Berlin are forced to limit the operation of pumps at night, and operators are recording an increase in offenses committed by drivers of all age groups.
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Why It Matters
The rise in fuel prices in Germany is accompanied by an increase in the number of cases where drivers leave gas stations without paying for refueling.
In Germany, more and more drivers began to fill up their cars at gas stations and drive away without paying. Bild reported this.
It cited the German Association of Gas Station Operators (GasO), according to which in Berlin some gas station owners are forced to close individual pumps at night to protect themselves from losses.
It also turned out that the willingness to steal fuel is growing, especially among young people and older people. Thieves often try to hide their identity, for example by using stolen or disguised license plates. Gas station operator Westfalen confirmed this trend. His staff has noticed an increase in fuel thefts over the past two to three weeks.
In this regard, the publication recalled that a liter of Super E10 gasoline costs 2.35 euros, and a liter of diesel fuel costs 2.51 euros. At the end of September 2025, a liter of E10 cost an average of 1.65 euros, and a liter of diesel cost 1.56 euros.
Open Questions
- Will additional security measures be taken at the state level?
